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Bank Holiday Declared: SBI and HDFC Branches Closed Today
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 03:17 PM
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A nationwide bank holiday has been announced, resulting in the closure of State Bank of India and HDFC Bank branches across the country today. Customers are advised to use online banking services for transactions.
The government has declared a bank holiday for today, affecting all major commercial banks in India. As a result, branches of the State Bank of India (SBI) and HDFC Bank remain shut, and no in‑person services are available.
Customers of both banks are being urged to rely on digital platforms such as mobile apps, internet banking, and ATMs for routine transactions. While cash withdrawals from ATMs are expected to continue, services that require physical presence, including account opening and cheque clearing, will be delayed until normal operations resume.
Business entities and individuals planning cash‑intensive activities have been advised to anticipate the temporary disruption and make necessary arrangements in advance. The banks have reiterated that their online and phone banking channels will remain fully functional throughout the holiday.
The holiday aligns with a national observance, and banks will reopen on the next working day as per the standard schedule.
Customers of both banks are being urged to rely on digital platforms such as mobile apps, internet banking, and ATMs for routine transactions. While cash withdrawals from ATMs are expected to continue, services that require physical presence, including account opening and cheque clearing, will be delayed until normal operations resume.
Business entities and individuals planning cash‑intensive activities have been advised to anticipate the temporary disruption and make necessary arrangements in advance. The banks have reiterated that their online and phone banking channels will remain fully functional throughout the holiday.
The holiday aligns with a national observance, and banks will reopen on the next working day as per the standard schedule.